Reviews & Ratings

2016 Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc "Beyond"

Winery: Buitenverwachting

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Beyond"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 92% Sauvignon Blanc & 8% Semillon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Coastal Region

State or country: South Africa

Price: $12

Cases produced: 15,000

KWG Score: 87.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: September 23, 2017

Wine Review: This light bodied and pale straw colored Sauvignon Blanc from the Cape of Good Hope opens with a shy tropical fruit bouquet that includes pineapple, cantaloupe, herbs and hints of minerality. The lively palate includes tangerines, coconut, pineapples and nice acidity. The finish is a ripe off-dry pineapple that fades away nicely. I would pair this Sauvignon Blanc with a coconut shrimp appetizer. – Joe

Winemaker Notes: This Sauvignon Blanc is crafted by Bayten (short for Buitenverwachting, which is Dutch for "beyond expectation") – a Sauvignon specialist recognized for their refined, mineral-tinged whites. Beyond offers a tremendous value, The 2016 is packed with notes of passion fruit, melon, kiwi and lime backed by a pronounced herbal and mineral edge, it displays an elegance typical of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.

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